Launch and Recovery of Boats from Ships /
Pike, Dag.
Launch and Recovery of Boats from Ships / Dag Pike. - vi, 74 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Introduction -- Single-point systems -- Double-hoist davits -- Crane systems -- Stern ramp and freefall launching systems -- Improving existing systems -- Connecting the boat to the hoist -- Safe operating procedures -- Shiphandling during launch and recovery -- Launching from fixed platforms -- Training -- Maintenance -- Legislation and the future.
9781906915223 (paperback)
Navigation--Safety measures
623.888
Launch and Recovery of Boats from Ships / Dag Pike. - vi, 74 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Introduction -- Single-point systems -- Double-hoist davits -- Crane systems -- Stern ramp and freefall launching systems -- Improving existing systems -- Connecting the boat to the hoist -- Safe operating procedures -- Shiphandling during launch and recovery -- Launching from fixed platforms -- Training -- Maintenance -- Legislation and the future.
9781906915223 (paperback)
Navigation--Safety measures
623.888